CATALOGUE No. 28 A
BOOMER FURNACES
The Hess-Snyder Company
South Erie Street, Massillon, Ohio
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ESTABLISHED 1874
Frontage on Erie Street, 660 feet, Depth 143 feet, Nearly All Solidly Built.
Our Plant is Not the Largest in the World, but We are Not Excelled in
Equipment, Enabling Us to Turn Out Goods of Superior
Quality, with Dispatch at Bottom Prices.
We also manufacture:
Plain and Friction Clutch Pulleys, Couplings, Hangers, Boxes, etc.
Boomer Cannon Stoves. Novelty Pumps.
Catalogue for above will be mailed upon application.
Headquarters for Jobbing in Castings; Machine, Sheet Steel and Pattern Work
Trade Mark "NOVELTY" Registered— No. 70078.
Trade Mark **BOOMER" Registered— No. 58228.
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
Terms
1. All bills are due sixty days from date of invoice, less
two per cent cash discount if paid in ten days from date of
invoice F. O/B. Massillon, O. Interest charged on all accounts
not paid at maturity. All bills for repairs are net cash.
2. All time bills not paid at maturity, to be settled by note
with interest.
3. Claims fof reduction must be made within ten days
from receipt of goods.
Prices and Discounts
List prices and discounts will be cheerfully quoted on
application.
Prices subject to change without notification.
We do not allow freight for the reason that nothing is
figured in our cost for this item, and any one off^ering to make
this allowance must necessarily add the freight to the cost of
the goods.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility as shippers ceases on delivery of goods
in good order to carrier, and mailing receipt therefor to con-
signee; and the carrier alone is responsible to the consignee for
all damage sustained by breakage, shortage, or delay in trans-
portation. Every assistance in our power will be cheerfully
rendered to trace and recover lost goods and collect damages;
but in no instance will the settlement of accounts be subject to
the arrival, non-arrival, or damage of goods at their places of
destination.
Do not refuse shipment on account of damage, but call
the agent's attention to its condition, have him note it on the
freight bill, then pay freight charges.
If agent will not accept claim, get his written refusal, send
all the papers to us, and we will endeavor to collect for you.
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Our Product
Our factory is equipped with the latest, up-to-date, labor-
saving machinery, and we claim to produce, quality considered,
as cheaply as it is possible to do so. To this cost we add only a
fair profit, and on that basis offer our product.
Manufacturer, dealer and consumer are linked together;
if we are successful with the celebrated line of Boomers and
Noveltys, making them our exclusive business, why should not
the dealer be equally successful, when he has the assurance
that the words "BOOMER" and "NOVELTY" mean to us the
very best that money and skill can produce.
The consumer, perhaps, does not understand what qualities
stoves, furnaces and pumps must possess to be satisfactory, and
almost invariably relies upon the dealer to give him value re-
ceived. Is it possible for him to do so with goods that are light
and cheap, their only commendable feature being the price?
We feel that it is unnecessary for us to enter into a lengthy
discussion on the merits of Boomers and Noveltys, because we
know that every dealer who has had any experience with them,
realizes that they are of superior construction and weight.
In this volume we illustrate our entire line of Boomer
Furnaces. We take considerable pride in our development as
manufacturers, and believe that we are fully justified in our
claim that our line compares favorably with that of any other
manufacturer.
It has been our constant aim to improve our product to
the highest point of excellence, and the continued patronage of
old friends and customers, together with a constantly increas-
ing new trade, convinces us that our efforts are, in some degree,
successful and have been recognized.
We respectfully solicit your business.
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How to Lay Out a System of Hot Air
Heating in Dwellings
Multiply the outside length of building in feet, by the outside width, by the heights
of ceilings, which gives cubical feet contents of building.
Select a Boomer Furnace of a rated capacity between minimum and maximum, that
will correspond to the cubical feet contents of building.
Locate furnace in basement, as near the center of work required of it as possible.
For square inch capacity of hot air pipes to first floor rooms, two sides exposed,
divide the cubical feet contents of such rooms by eighteen.
First floor rooms, one side exposed, divide the cubical feet contents by twenty.
For square incli capacity of riser pipes to second floor sleeping rooms, divide the
cubical feet contents by sixty.
Second floor bath room, divide the cubical feet contents by twenty-five. See area in
square inches of pipes and registers, page 37.
The sum total of all hot air pipe areas in square inches thus obtained, must balance
the area in square inches of cold air duct.
Locate hot air registers in rooms, on inside w^alls, as close to the furnace as possible,
and cold air face at a point where cold air will be drawn from all of the rooms, with the
least draft across the floor.
Cold air can be introduced into the furnace, either under or above the cellar bottom,
and cold air capacity should be same as warm air outlet.
For example, we refer to a house, the floor plans of which are shown on page 34.
Outside average length, 40 feet, width 26 feet, ceiling below 9 feet, above 8 feet.
40x26x17 feet equals 17,680 cubic feet, requiring a furnace rated at from 14,000 to
22,000 cubic feet capacity.
Parlor or Living Room, exposed two sides, 123^x17x9 feet, equals 1912 cubic feet,
divided by 18 equals 106 square inches; use 12 inch pipe.
Sitting room or library exposed on one side, 16x17x9 feet, equals 2142 cubic feet,
divided by 20 equals 107 square inches; use 12 inch pipe.
Dining room, exposed one side, 12^x13x9 feet, equals 1467 cubic feet, divided by 20
inches equals 73 square inches; use 10 inch pipe.
Hall, first floor, exposed t\vo sides, 10x17x9 feet; hall second floor, exposed one side,
8x12x8 feet, equals 2298 cubic feet, divided by 20 equals 115 square inches; use 12 inch
pipe.
Front bedroom. second floor, 13x15x8 feet; front bedroom, second floor, 10x11x8 feet;
equals 2440 cubic feet, divided by 60 equals 41 square inches; ,use 3}^xl2 in, riser pipe,
9 in. cellar connection.
Rear bedroom. second floor, 12xl3}^x8 feet; rear bedroom, second floor, 13x13x8 feet
equals 2648 cubic feet, divided by 60 equals 44 square inches; use 3)4 ^ 1^ in. riser pipe,
9 in. cellar connection.
Bath room, second floor, 5x9^^8 feet; equals 383 cubic feet, divided by 25 equals
16 square inches; use 3j^xl0 inch riser pipe, 8 inch cellar connection.
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Total capacity of all rooms to be heated, 13,291 cubic feet; total pipe capacity, 502
square inches; requiring 26 inch diameter cold air pipe, 18x30 cold air duct, 18x30 to 26
inch round cold air stub.
For churches, school houses and store rooniSj the foregoing rules will apply,
except in determining the size of hot air pipes, for which use the following:
Churches, cubical feet contents of room, divide by 40, equals square inches pipe
capacity.
School houses, first floor, cubical feet contents of room, divided by 30, equals square
inches pipe capacity.
School houses, second floor, cubical feet contents of room, divided by 40, equals square
Inches pipe capacity.
Store rooms, first floor enclosed, cubical feet contents of room, divided by 40, equals
square inches pipe capacity.
Store rooms, second floor enclosed, cubical feet contents of room, divided by 60,
equals square inches pipe capacity.
In public buildings, where possible, we recommend hot air pipe to be taken directly
oft' top of furnace, and cold air in accordance with the State Code.
Heating by Circulation
This signifies that the cold air is taken down oft' the floor and conducted up over the
furnace back into the room. This method is generally used in churches, store rooms, and
dwellings. School houses should always have the air taken from outside of the building.
Proper Residence Heating and Ventilating
There is always a tendency for the warm air in a building and the air outside to equal-
ize through openings around the doors and windows, and when no air is brought into the
building from any other source an equal amount of air passes in and out. A cold air register
of the proper capacity placed in the floor of the hall or some other convenient place con-
nected by a cold air box of the proper capacity into the bottom of the furnace of large
capacity, and a generous suppl}^ of warm air discharged back again into the rooms through
large pipes, makes the most satisfactory method of heating and ventilating a household.
Ventilation of Churches
Churches are generally heated and ventilated by circulation. The cold air is drawn
off' the floor at one or two places and carried down into the cold air box, then up through
the warm air registers. A branch from this cold air box is quite frequently run to the out-
side, enabling the janitor to heat the church, using inside cold air until the congregation
has assembled, and switching in the outside air during services.
School Houses Should be Ventilated Entirely
by the Exhaust System
Cold air should always be taken from the outside of the building, passed over the
furnace to be heated, discharged into the school room where it rises directly to the ceiling.
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the foul air, or carbonic acid gas, being heavier than the heated air, drops to the floor.
Brick ventilating flues, containing foul air registers close to the floor, are built side of
smoke flues. The ventilating flue being warmed by the smoke floe causes a draft upward,
and carries the foul air up over the roof. The size of these flues, pipes and registers, should
be large enough to change the air in a room from two to four times an hour. This system
is also becoming popular in the better class of churches now being built.
When figuring a heating system for either school house or church, we advise consulting
the state law regulating ventilation.
How to Order a Boomer Furnace
In ordering a furnace, state whether wanted with or without casing. Be particular
to give the number of furnace wanted. When nothing is said about casings, portable casings
will invariably be sent with furnace. When casings are ordered with furnaces, state the size
of the largest warm air pipe to be used, which determines the height of hood. If nothing is
mentioned in order, hoods are always sent according to dimensions on page 38.
Regulator, check damper and poker furnished with every furnace.
When figuring a heating system for either school house or church, it is best to consult
the State Code.
What qualities must a furnace possess to
accomplish the greatest economy ?
It must have the largest amount of radiating surface.
It must heat equally over all its surface.
It must not overheat the air when the cold air box and the warm air pipes of suflficient
capacity are left open.
It must be the heaviest furnace, properly proportioned to produce equal expansion
and contraction.
It must keep the fire in the furnace long enough to get the heat into the rooms and
not discharge it into the chimney.
It must be so constructed that it can be filled with coal and allowed to burn quickly
or slowly, at the will of the operator.
It must have joints that are properly made and proportioned to allow expansion and
contraction and prevent any escape of dust, gas or smoke into the rooms.
It must have a mechanic to put it up w^ho understands his business, who will use
nothing but the best material, and will not leave the job unless everything is first class in
every respect.
It must have an operator who knows how to run it according to directions sent with
every furnace.
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A Few Valuable Words to Agents
It is our desire that all appointed agents for the Boomer furnace should carry samples
on their floors. We think it decidedly to your interest in a great many ways. In most cases
where a sale is to be made, the party wishes to see what he is buying, while we claim that
if a Boomer furnace is where it can be seen, a sale is much more easily made. We always
advise a furnace to be set up as a sample with the casing left ofi-'. Our castings are so heavy
and practically proportioned that it is worth anybody's time to take the furnace apart
and thoroughly examine everything, after which an honest comparison can be made with
other makes. We make these suggestions, feeling confident that after a thorough investi-
gation by the party wanting to buy, your success in its sale is assured. We ask your careful
perusal of this catalogue, in order to enlighten you on the Boomer furnace and its success-
ful operations.
You certainly want to sell what the people want.
If you can save money by making a quick sale of a good article that recommends itself,
is it not profitable for you to stay by it?
You are not through with a poor furnace after you have set it up.
The Boomer furnace is a success, and the number of unsolicited testimonials from all
parts of the world, written by old experienced furnacemen and mechanics, is evidence that
if you stand by the Boomer, it will stand by you.
Testimonials
*'We had occasion today to inspect one of your furnaces which has been installed for
31 years and find this furnace in fairly good condition with the exception that the draft
door has the hinges broken olF and a new door is needed."
Almost every day we receive letters (testimonials) from Boomer agents and users of
Boomer furnaces; the above being one recently received.
Heating Capacity
It is impossible to lay down any rule giving the correct heating capacity of a furnace,
owing to the large variety of buildings, built of different material by different mechanics,
in diff'erent climates and localities, some subject to more exposure than others. We think,
however, the capacity of the Boomer furnace, registered in this catalogue, can be relied
upon unless the building is uncommonh- cold or exposed.
How to Prevent Clinkers
There is a refuse matter in all kinds of coal that cannot be burned. Part of this matter
escapes out of the chimney, and the balance is either reduced to ashes or clinkers. If ashes
are subjected to intense heat, they melt into clinkers. The smaller the kirnace the hotter
the fire must be to heat a given amount of space. When the Boomer hot blast is properly
used, the intense heat is above the coal in the upper fire pot, consumption of the gases
allows us to keep a moderate fire in the lower fire pot, and still get more heat w^ith less coal
than in the old way with a melting heat in the lower fire pot. Buy a large furnace, keep it
well filled with coal, operate it to burn the gas in the upper fire pot, and clinkers will be few.
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Quick Heat
If properly erected the Boomer Furnace will discharge heat from the register verj^
quickly after the fire is lighted. Our radiators are far enough away from the intense heat
for protection, and yet all the heat that has not been absorbed by the heavy cast iron
must pass in and around the radiator before reaching the smoke pipe. It will readily be
seen that if the heat is not allowed to escape into the chimney, it must come through the
registers.
Regular Heat With Soft Coal
Heavy castings do not heat through as quickly as light ones, but they continue to give
ofF heat after a light casting is cold. Soft coal burns more freely than hard, and with a
good draft an intense heat can be made in a few minutes. The light casting will become
overheated too quickly, become red hot and naturally overheat the air, while a heavy
casting absorbs the heat and gradually gives it ofF. We have known the Boomer furnace to
discharge heat from the registers after the fire had gone entirely out.
Construction
Our furnaces are built of tiie very best material throughout, on thoroughly scientific
principles, embodying points of superiority and merit. The steel used in all Boomer radiators
is Bessemer cold rolled of the very toughest kind, while we know, as experienced foundry-
men, that our cast iron products are second to none under the straining power of heat.
We have often been asked why we make our castings so heavy. As iron in its raw state is
sold by the pound the world over, we certainly would be foolish to put more iron into a
furnace than w^ould be necessary for its strength and durability, since furnaces are not sold
by the pound. We answer that since 1882 we have never been compelled to shut down for
the want of orders, Indicating that the people appreciate a good article and are satisfied
with value received.
Radiating Surface
The words "radiating surface" imply all surface that radiates heat. A furnace may
be large in diameter, have an enormous radiator, and yet be so made that a large portion
of its surface does not become heated; therefore, has a large percentage of cold or inactive
radiating surface, producing unequal expansion and contraction, and necessarily a short-
lived furnace. It is easy enough to picture a large radiator entirely filled with heat with
an opening at the bottom to receive the fire and smoke, and a smoke pipe leading from
either the top or the side of the same chamber; but the question arises, how much of the
heat is retained in the radiator when the smoke pipe is carrying it out at the top as fast as
it enters at the bottom? Can a cistern be filled with water when there is a hole in the bot-
tom as large as the inlet pipe? The Boomer furnace is so constructed that every inch of
its radiating surface must come in contact with the flowing air to be heated, and every
inch of its opposite surface must come in contact with the fire. When any part of the Boomer
furnace is warm, it is equally w^arm all over its surface. A careful study of its construction
will bear us out in these statements.
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Radiating Surface of Nos. 73 and 503 Boomers
Total
Sq. Sq.
Radiator Inches Inches
Outside shell 2,904
Inside shell . 1,936
Upper and lower heads 1,536 7,849
Clean out and smoke pipe collars 224
Center gas dome and neck 1,249
Upper Fire Pot
Radiating wings 1,140 2,793
Main casting and chute 1,653
Lower Fire Pot
Radiating wings 460 2,013
Main casting 1,553
Ash pit, complete 2,806
Grand total of Nos. 71 and 503 Boomers 15,461
Old Style Boomer Ash Pit
How to remove grate from old style ash pit of furnace
Take off large ash pit door. Unscrew one nut only on each twd of grate slide cap.
Take out bolt on each end of grate front (nuts on these bolts are inside of ash pit), after
which the three pieces shown in cut can be taken off and entire grate and rest drawn out
as shown above. When pieces are replaced, be careful to have joints well cemented and even,
so ash pit door will fit nicely.
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Mass il Ion, Ohio
Boomer Furnace
Return flue radiator. Smoke, soot and gas consuming; saves 20
per cent in coal consumption.
TradeL.Maik
BOOMER
Registered
DETAILED INFORMATION
Diameter
Estimated
Fire Pot
Diameter
Height
Height
Heating
Feed
Numbers
From Center
Not
Capacity bv
to Center
Casing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Opening
71
30 in.
40 in.
76 in.
56 in.
12,000 to 15,000
9x12 in.
72
23 in.
46 in.
76 in.
57 in.
15,000 to 25,000
9x13 in.
73
27 in.
52 in.
76 in.
58 in.
■ 25,000 to 35,000
9x14 ^i in.
071
20 in.
40 in.
66 in.
50 in.
9,000 to 12.000
9x12 in.
072
23 in.
46 in.
66 in..
50 in.
12,000 to 16,000
9x13 in.
073
27 in.
52 in.
66 in.
52 in.
16,000 to 24,000
9x14 M in.
The 071-073 series are identically the same as the 71-73 except that the radiators of the 071 series are six
inches lower than those of the 71 series.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under which a furnace may
be installed.
For description of Boomer Radiator, see page 13j Grates, page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attach-
ments, page 36; Fire Pots and Ash Pit, page 11.
Rules for laying out Heating System, page 4.
This furnace may a!so he used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
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Mass illo n, Ohio
Upper and Lower Fire Pots and Ash Pit
It is a well known fact that the fire pots in
any furnace are subjected to the most severe
heat, consequently should be made heavy and
properly proportioned to be durable.
We invite careful inspection of fire pots in
Boomer furnaces, because herein lies the secret
of our phenomenal success, combining durable,
economical and smoke burning qualities to a degree
beyond comparison.
We have all the good features to be found
in any fire pot, together with our new and pat-
entable points, placing us distinctly in the lead.
The entire outer surface of fire pots are cor-
rugated and covered with radiating wings, in-
creasing their radiating surface and giving great
strength to the castings.
In No. 72 si/e, there are 48 perpendicular
semi-circular air passages in the fire pot, I2 inch
deep, 1 inch wide, running from ash pit to radiator,
which positively remain open at any stage of
the fire, promoting combustion between the fire
pots and the fuel, producing more heat with less
fuel.
The Boomer can be fired in ordinary winter
weather without shaking the grate more than
four times a week. By this method ashes are as
fine as powder.
In moderate weather, the furnace can lie filled with coal and the hot blast door adjusted to suit the required
amount of heat; an utter impossibility in the old method of getting air through the grate only.
Ai\ air passage in the bottom of chute, forces a hot blast directly into and over the fuel, ignites the smoke
and gas before passing into radiator, and fills the radiator with Hanve iiistead of smoke, and throws off 20 per
cent more heat.
Note that the feeti door and ash pit openings are exceptionally large, admitting large chunks of coal and
permitting easy removal of ashes.
Ash
Pit
and
Grate
Showinji Removal of Draw Center Grate
To remove grate from ash pit, open ash pit door, remove bolt in left hand front corner of grate rest, take
hold of center grate bar, raise a trifle and pull out. To drop hard clinkers that no grate can grind up, open shaker
door only, take hold of center grate bar with shaker, and pull out to 'the desired distance.
Dust Hue, 4 inches diameter, carries dust and gas out of ash pit, when grate is shaken, the gas being con-
sumed in the gas burner.
The reputation sustained by our anti-clinker shaking grate with draw center and roller bearings, as being
the best for all .kinds of soft coal, is disputed by no one. When shaken, it revolves around a common center,
the outer edge traveling the farthest, removing ashes next to the fire pot first, allowing the hot coals to hug the
radiating surface, and admitting air or oxygen at the point where combustion should take place. The entire
grate and rest can be removed without disturbing' the body of the furnace. For hard coal or coke, we recom-
mend the use of our rocking bar grate. For wood we have a separate wood grate in halves inserted through feed
door on top of coal grates.
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Mas sill on, Ohio
Boomer Furnace Grates
Draw Center Grate
Furnished regularly with all except Steel and 318 Series Boomer Furnaces
No. 9, Grate rest, showing wheel bearings on which grate revolves.
No. 10, Main Grate. No. 11, Draw center for grate.
See illustration and directions page II for removal of grate from new style base.
Rocker Bar Grate
Furnished only when Specified.
No. 1 center bar for rocker bar grate.
Nos. 2, 3 and 4 side bars for rocker bar grate.
When ordering repairs, give number of bar and size of furnace.
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Boomer Radiators
Return Flue Radiator
The cast iron parts of the. radiator are the upper and lower heads, center gas dome,
smoke pipe socket and clean-out socket.
The steel parts are the inner and outer shells, which are about 3^-inch thick or 12
gauge; the cast iron heads contain flanges 134 inches in width, over which the steel shells
are expanded and thoroughly packed with asbestos cement. The rods holding the radiator
together are entirel.v outside and free from the action of the fire, thus drawing the radiator
more tightly together as the heat increases. The joints for clean-out and smoke pipe con-
nections are outside of main casing, making the whole radiator smoke, dust and gas tight.
Heat is made in tlie fire pot and the radiator must take care of it. Study the
cut thoroughly and you must conclude that the Boomer radiator does take care of the heat.
The fire travel in the Boomer return flue radiator is such that it brings every inch of
radiating surface in direct contact with the fire, exhausting all the heat before the smoke
pipe is reached. Again, every inch of the radiator so thoroughly heated, must come in con-
tact with the flowing air to be heated.
Too tnucii heat escapes into the chimney from ordinary furnaces; buy a
Boomer and save much of tliis wasted heat.
Active radiating surface, No. 73 size, 15,461 square inches; capacity for air between
furnace and casing. 944 inches.
Directions for Cleaning Boomer Radiators
Steel or Cast Return Flue Radiator
Numbers 550, 381, 442, 503, 60, 71, 72, 7}, 318, 320, 322 and 324.
Radiators should be cleaned at least once each year, preferably in the spring. First,
remove the smoke pipe, clean out the soot, and put away i;i a dry place, for the summer.
Remove clean-out door; then, with a scraper or bench brush, reach into smoke pipe socket,
push the accumulation of soot and ashes forward toward the clean-out, then reach into
the clean-out and push it down into the fire pot, through the neck of the dome.
Cast Double Return Flue Radiator
Nianbers 1381, 1442, 1503 and 600.
Insert scraper through upper clean-out door, to back of radiator, both right and left
sides.
Draw ashes to hoot of radiator, allowing them to fail into lower half of radiator.
Open lower clean-out door and proceed as above.
All refuse can then be taken out through lower clean-out door.
Clean out fire pot and ash pit thoroughly and fill lower fire pot half full of lime.
Tlie parts liable to rust during the summer months will last much longer if directions
are followed .
To be economical, a hirnace should be cleaned at least once a year.
The following furnaces are self- cleaning and do not have clean -out doors;
Numbers 130, 131, 142, 153, 2.20, 251, 292 and 333.
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Massillon, Ohio
Boomer Furnace
Return flue, heavy steel plate radiator.
For Hard Coal, Soft Goal, Coke or Wood
DETAILED INFORMATION
Estimated
Diameter
Diameter
Height
Height
Heating
Feed
Nos.
Weight
Not
Capacity by
Fire Pot
Casing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Opening
350
1,220 lbs.
18 in.
38 in.
76 in.
56 in.
10,000 to 12.000
7MxllHin.
381
1,475 lbs.
20M in.
40 in.
76 in.
56 in.
12,000 to 15,000
7Mxl2Min.
442
1,800 lbs.
23 M in.
46 in.
76 in.
57 in.
15,000 to 25,000
7Mxl2Min.
503
2,275 lbs.
28 in.
52 in.
76 in.
58 in.
25,000 to 35,000
8Mxl2 3iin.
60
2,920 lbs.
32y2 in.
60 in.
81 in.
'58 in.
45,000 to 65,000
SMxl5 in.
0350
1,110 lbs.
18 in.
38 in.
66 in.
50 in.
6,000 to 8,000
7KxllMin.
0381
1,350 lbs.
20 J ^ in.
40 in.
66 in.
50 in.
9,000 to 12,000
7Mxl2Kin.
0442
1,650 lbs.
23 M in.
46 in.
66 in.
50 in.
12,000 to 16,000
7^x121^ in.
0503
2,110 lbs.
28 in.
52 in.
66 in.
52 in.
16,000 to 25,000
8^x12^ in.
60 Low
2,710 lbs.
32M in.
60 in.
71 in.
52 in.
25,000 to 35,000
8^x15 in.
The 0350-60 Low series is identically the same as the 350-60, except that the radiators of the 0350 series
are six inches lower than those of the 350 series.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under which a furnace may
be installed.
For description of Radiator, see page 13; Grates, page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attachments,
page 36.
Rules for laying out Heating System, page 4.
This furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
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Massillon.Ohio
Construction of Boomer Furnace
With Steel Radiator
LOWER!
OOORi^
This cut represents the Boomer furnace with steel radiator and draw center grate,
giving a clear idea of its wonderful construction. Notice well the shape and thickness of
castings, size and kind of joints, the way the fire must travel around the radiator, and
cold air on both sides of fire.
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The Hess-Soyder Company
Massillon, Ohio
Boomer Furnace
Double return flue, heavy cast iron radiator
For Hard Goal, Soft Coal, Coke or Wood
AIR,'
AIR
Frade Mark
BOOMER
Rt-istered
Showing how water box can
he instaUed in any Boomer
Furnace. Warer^hox shipped
when ordered special.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Nos.
Weight
Diameter
Fire Pot
Diameter
Casing
Height
Cased -
Height
Not
Cased
Estimated
Heating
Capacity by
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Feed
Opening
600
3,350 lbs.
321^ in.
60 in.
81 in.
641-2 in.
45,000 to 65,000
8I4XI5 in.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under which a furnace may
be installed.
For description of Boomer Grates, see page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attachments, page 36.
Rules for laying out Heating System, page 4.
This furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
We have discontinued making Nos. 1381, 1442 and 1503 sizes, but can furnish any repairs if
needed.
Page Sixteen
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
Description of Boomer Furnaces
Nos. 130, 131, 142 and 153
This furnace is designed for the use of coal, wood or natural gas. The large double door opening enables
the operator to throw in large chunks of wood or coal by opening both doors; the lower door being sutficient
for ordinary firing. Special attention of farmers is called to this feature.
The fire pot is made in two parts and heavily ribbed, increasing its radiating surface about two-thirds
over a plain fire pot.
The radiator is made of No. 12 gauge cold rolled steel, mounted securely on two cast heads.
Radiating wings of cast iron, 2 inches wide and about 8 inches apart, running the entire height of the
radiator, add about two-thirds to the heating capacity of the radiator and act as braces to the steel as well.
We are firm believers in the use of extended radiating surface, reducing coal bills as well as adding greativ to
the wearing qualities of the metal.
The upper radiator Iiead receives our new cast iron diving flue, extending outside of casing. It can be
shifted in any position around the furnace, making a direct line for smoke pipe from furnace to chimney.
The diving flue being attached to the center of upper head^ draws the melting heat away from the steel. The
tendency is t^ heat alike all over the radiator.
The main front is large and handsome in appearance, with expansion joint.
The lower feed door is lined with a cast iron perforated liner and contains a clieck draft slide.
A swinging smoke guard prevents smoke from getting into the cellar when upper feed door is open.
This furnace has been given a severe test during the past 24 years, its qualities of endurance sur-
passing our most sanguine expectations. We feel that we have struck the keynote in oH'ering to the trade a
thoroughly genuine first-class furnace, with many handy attachments, that have made it popular in all sections.
Description of Boomer Furnaces
Nos. 220, 251, 292, and 333
This entire furnace is made of heavy cast iron of the best quality, .ind will burn successfully and economic-
ally, soft coal, coke, wood or natural gas.
Combustion Chamber
Ibis section is made in one piece 24 inches high; it rests in cup joint on top of fire pot. Notice well that
it is round at the bottom and gradually draws into deep corrugations at the top, thereby increasing the radiat-
ing surface and giving the casting great strength. In the top of this section, divided equally around its cir-
cumference, is a series of holes leading into top return flue radiator. It will readily be seen by this method
of outlet, that the fire is all drawn and equally distributed to the entire outer surface of combustion chamber,
making it all intensely active radiating surface.
Top Return Flue Radiator
This cast iron radiator receives the products of combustion from the combustion chamber through a
series of tubes, as shown, compelling what heat has not been absorbed by the combustion chamber, to make
an entire circuit of radiator before reaching the smoke pipe.
Fire Pot Extra Strong
The fire pot is made in two parts and heavily ribbed, increasing its radiating surface about two-thirds
over a plain fire pot.
Ash Pit and Base Ring
The ash pit and base ring for above furnaces, are so constructed that when connected by projecting arms
or brackets, they are level with each other. The ash pit top and sides are cast in one piece, and the connec-
tion to the bottom is made with a double joint. The recess in base top to receive the fire pot is very large
and roomy. Our new method of holding the cement in this joint is the finest ever introduced. The expan-
sion of the fire pot will not crack the ash pit top. It is absolutely gas and dust proof. The ash pit is extra large
and high, lessening the liability to burn out the grate, allowing easy removal of the ashes, and does not have
to be emptied so often.
For description of Boomer Grates, see page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attachments, page 36;
Gas Burner, page 36.
Page Seventeen
^tei^AiAi^tt--
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mass il Ion, Ohio
Boomer Furnace
King of furnaces for coal, wood or natural gas
Natural gas and coal can be burned at the same time
Tradfe Mark
BOOMER
Registered
ERROR
Hot water pipes should
he shown as coming out
back of lower feed door.
NATURAL
GAS
DETAILED INFORMATION
Estimated
Diameter
Diameter
Height
Height
Heating
Feed
Numbers
Not
Capacity by
Fire Pot
Casing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Opening
130
21Min.
40 in.
70 or 64 in.
' 64 in.
12,000 to 15,000
13x18 in.
131
24 3-^ in.
44 in.
72 or 64 in.
64 in.
15,000 to 21,000
13x18 in.
142
28 in.
SO in.
72 or 64 in.
65 in.
21,000 to 33,000
13x18 in.
153
31Min.
56 in.
73 or 65 in.
65 in.
33,000 to 50.000
13x18 in.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under which a furnace may
be installed.
For description, see page 17.
Feed opening, 13x18 inches: just the thing for wood or large chunks of coal.
For one-piece natural gas ring, ordered with furnace-, and we keep upper fire pot, add to list orice of fur-
nace, numbers 131 or 142, 312.00. P rrur
Height to top of casing, 6 feet. Eight inches can be cut off of casing hood, reducing the height to 5 feet,
4 inches. . *
For description of Boomer Grates, see page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attachments, page 36. Gas
Burner, page 36.
Rules for laying out Heating System, page 4.
This furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
Page Eighteen ■ . .
The Hess-Snyder Company
Massillony Ohio
Boomer Warm Air Furnace
Made entirely of heavy cast iron. With top return flue radiator
Self Cleaning, For soft coal, coke or natural gas
ERROR
Hot water pipes should
shown as coming out
h:ick of lower feed door.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Estimated
Diameter
Diameter
Height
Height
Heating
Feed
Numbers
Not
Capacity by
Fire Pot
Casing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Opening
220
21^iin.
40 in.
70 or 66 in.
59 in.
12,000 to 15,000
13x18 in.
251
24Mm.
44 in.
71 or 67 in.
59 in.
15,000 to 21,000
13x18 In.
292
28 in.
50 in.
7^ or 69 in.
63 in.
25,000 to 35,000
13x18 in.
333
31^ in.
56 in.
74 or 70 I'n.
63 in.
40,000 to 60,000
13x18 in.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under which a furnace may
be installed.
For description, see page 17. #
For one-piece natural gas ring, ordered with furnace, and we keep upper fire pot, add to list price of fur-
nace, numbers 251 or 292, 312.00,
Feed door opening 13x18 inches, admitting large pieces of coal or wood. 20-inch warm air pipe can be taken
ofFof hood without increasing height of hood or making furnace stand over 6 feet high.
For description of Boomer Grates, see page 12; Casings, page 38; Hot Water Attachments, page 36; Gas
Burner, page 36.
Rules for laying out Heating System page 4.
1 his furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
Page Nineteen
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
Description of Boomer Steel Furnaces
Construction
Every Boomer furnace is mounted complete here at the factory, before it leaves j
every part is carefully fitted and inspected.
The Boomer Steel Furnace drum is made from one solid piece of steel boiler plate j
from top to bottom, i^-inch thick, with a flanged head riveted in the top. It is made exactly f
like a steam boiler — absolutely air-tight. There is no possibility of leakage of gas, or smoke, •'
Fire Pot
The fire pot is one solid piece of boiler plate i^in. thick, lined with two sets of sectional
fire brick linings, arranged in a circle, one above the other. These linings are used to pro-
tect the stpel, and may be easily removed and replaced through the feed door.
The diameter of the fire pots from center to center of No. 195 is 27 in., No. 193 is 24
in. and of No. 191 is 20 in. The depth of the fire pot from the feed door to the grate, in
front, is 13 in.; from the top of the fire-brick lining to the grate, in the back, is 22 in. This
provides an exceptionally large receptacle for fuel, and will hold sufficient coal to run the
fire from six to eight hours without being replenished.
The feed door opening of Nos. 193 and 195 is 13x13 in., and of No. 191 is 123^x13 in.,
which makes it possible to use very large chunks of fuel.
Ash Pit
The ash pit is deep and roomy, allowing plenty of space for ashes without endangering
the grate, and giving free passage of air to the grate, which is very essential for good com-
bustion. Ash pit opening is 9x15 in., making it possible to use a large shovel with which to
remove the ashes.
Base and ring for these furnaces are made in one piece.
Grates
There are four independent revolving grate bars, triangular, and operated by a
crank. Each bar works separately and independently of the others. The ashes can be re-
moved from any part of the fire pot, without w^asting coal, and it is an easy matter to crush a
clinker through this grate. It is held in place by two plates, fastened to the front of the
furnace by two M~in- bolts. By taking out these two bolts, the entire grate may be removed
and replaced in a few minutes without disturbing any other part of the furnace.
In the operation of the Boomer Steel Furnace, the products of combustion can only
escape through the combustion chamber above the fire pot, by entering the two large
descending radiators, at the top, then down to the horizontal lower cast radiator, where
they connect to the ascending radiator, and give all possible benefit of the fuel, consumed. ,
The exceedingly long fire-travel, from the deep, straight fire pot, with the large combustion ^
chamber directly over the fire, and then through the three-flue radiator, makes the heat
travel a long distance, and all inside of the casing, before it reaches the smoke outlet.
Any accumulation of ashes can be easily removed from the radiator of the Boomer
Steel Furnace, through outlets on each side of the furnace. One of these outlets extends '
through the casing, and, by simply opening the clean-out door, the ashes may be easily
removed.
The Lower Feed Door is lined with cast iron perforated liner, and contains a check
draft slide.
The Upper Feed Door is lined with cast iron, perforated liner.
Hot Water Attachments for domestic purposes can be put into the Boomer Steel
Furnace at any time after it is set up, by simply removing the small plate marked "Hot
Water,*' which covers the openings in the furnace for hot and cold water pipes.
Page Twenty
The Hess-Snyder Company
M as sill on y Ohio
Boomer Steel Furnace
Smoke, Soot and Gas Consuming Furnace, Saves 20 Per Cent
in Coal Consumption -
DETAILED INFORMATION
Estimated
Diameter
Diameter
Diameter
Height
Height
Heating
Feed
Nos.
Weight
Not
Capacity by
Steel Shell
Fire Pot
C&sing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Openinc
191
1,100 lbs.
22 in.
20 in.
46 in.
78 in.
57 in.
14,000 to 20,000
12^^x13 in.
-193
1,400 lbs.
26 in.
24 in.
52 in.
78 in.
57 in.
20,000 to 30,000
13 xl3 in.
195
1,600 lbs.
30 in.
27 in.
56 in.
78 in.
^ 1-
60 in.
25,000 tp 40,000
13 xl3 in.
i fu
be
rjiace may
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions undet which ;
installed. -
For description, see page 20.
Rules for laying out Heating System, page 4.
This furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
At an additional cost can furnish smoke elbow with special extensions so smoke pipe can be
taken off at different angles. When wanted this should be ordered special.
Page Twenty-One
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mas sill on, Ohio
Boomer Steel Furnace
Smoke, Soot and Gas Consuming Furnace, Saves 20 Per Cent
in Coal Consumption
Boomer Steel Furnace, Less Casing
The Boomer Steel Furnace is an entirely new departure in steel furnace construction
and is the result of years of study of the subject.
As builders of furnaces for the past forty years, it has been our aim to give our patrons
the very best furnace it is possible to build.
This is the secret of success.
For description, see page 20. ^
Rules for Laying Out Heating System, page 4.
Page Twenty-Two
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mas sill on, Ohio
Radiating Flues of Boomer Steel Furnace
IVatle Mark
BOOMER
Registered
CAST BASE RING
This Cut Shows the Radiating Flues of Boomer Steel Furnace
From the combustion chamber over the fire pot, the products of combustion are
carried down through two descending flues into the horizontal lower cast iron radiator,
then up through the ascending flue, where the unconsumed smoke and gas is carried into
the smoke pipe. The long fire travel, thus obtained, gives the greatest benefit from the
fuel consumed.
The horizontal lower cast iron radiator and diving flues not only increase the radiating
surface of the furnace, but retard the draft so that most of the heat generated from the fuel
will radiate within the casing and be utilized before it escapes to the chimney, which means
more heat with less fuel.
Through the clean-out doors on each side of the furnace any accumulation of ashes
• may be easily removed.
At an additional cost can f iirnisli smoke elbow with special extensions so smoke pipe can be
taken off at different angles. When wanted this should be ordered special.
Page Twenty-Three
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mass il Ion J Ohio
Boomer Furnace
Return Flue Radiator All Cast Furnace
DETAILED INFORMATION
Estimated
Diameter
Height
Heating
Nos.
Weight
Fire Pot
Diameter
Height
Not
Capacitv bv
Feed
Inside
Casing
Cased
Cased
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Opening
318
1025
18 ill.
40 in.
76 in.
5.> 32 in.
11,000 to 14,000
12x13
320
IIJO
20 in.
44 in.
78 in.
53 1-2 in.
13,000 to 17,000
12x13
322
12J0
22 in.
48 in.
78 in.
53^2 in.
15,000 to 22,000
12x13
324
1425
24 in.
52 in.
78 in.
53M in.
20,000 to 28,000
12x13
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given owing to the varied conditions under
vvhich a furnace may be installed.
Casings page 38; Hot water attachments page 36.
This furnace may also be used as a floor heater, price same as regular furnace.
Page Twenty- Four
The Hess-Snyder Company Mass il Ion, Ohio
The Boomer
It has been the constant endeavor of The Hess-Snyder Company to
offer the public something a little better in the way of a warm air heating
unit, and in the designing of the furnace herein shown, no expense has been
spared, but great care has been taken to give 3'ou the ver}^ best.
The castings throughout are built to give maximum service, measuring
up entirely to **BOOMER'* quality, thus furnishing you a heat unit of the
highest degree of heating capacity and insuring a long, useful life.
''BOOMER*' quality has entered into every detail, appreciating the"
prestige enjo^^ed by Boomer dealers in offering the public an article of
merit.
Our furnaces are built of the ver\' best material throughout, on thor-
oughly scientific principles, embodying points of superiority and merit. We
know, as experienced found rymen, that our cast iron products are second
to none under the straining power of heat. We have often been asked why
we make our castings so heavy. As iron in its raw state is sold by the
pound the world over, we certainly would be foolish to put more iron into
a furnace than would be necessary for its strength and durability, since
furnaces are not sold by the pound. We answer that since 1882 we have
never been compelled to shut down for want of orders, indicating that the
people appreciate a good article and are satisfied with value received.
1 — Radiator
is all cast, made in two pieces to provide for necessary contraction and
expansion.
Horseshoe style — Large Hues give full circulation thus absorbing the
last degree of heat from the fuel.
2 — Cieanout
Cleanout is large and placed conveniently for removmg soot from
radiator.
All soot can be drawn to front of radiator and shoved mto the fire
pot and taken out through ash pit.
3 — Fuel Doors
Two fuel doors are used, thus making a large opening for fuel. Slide
dampers furnish a means of adjustment for all kinds ot fuel and weather
conditions.
4 — Water Pan
The water pan is of ample size and placed at just the correct position
to provide sufficient moisture to insure proper humidity at all times.
5 — Grates
There are four independent revolving grate bars, triangular, and
operated by a crank. Each bar works separately and independently of the
Page Twenty-Eive
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
others. The ashes can be removed from any part of the fire pot, without
wasting coal, and it is an eas}?^ matter to crush a clinker through this grate.
The grate is held in place by two plates, fastened to the front of the fur-
nace b}^ two 3^ in. bolts. By taking out these two bolts, the entire grate may
be removed and replaced in a few minutes without disturbing any other
part of the furnace.
6— Ash Pit Door ,
The ash pit door is large, making removal of ashes easy,
NOTE: It is dust tight.
7— Ash Pit
Ash pit is commodious, providing sufficient space and ample draft
when required.
S^Smoke Socket
Cast iron socket attached to radiator by heavy lug bolts, insuring
perfectly tight joint. Smoke pipe can be taken ofF of furnace at any angle.
9 — ^Gombustion Chamber
Combustion chamber is designed to give the greatest possible radiation
and to insure the proper burning of all gases, thus giving the most heat from
the fuel.
10— Fire Pot
The original ^'BOOMER" corrugated fire pot with corrugations ^2 i^^^'"*
deep, and covered with radiating wings, insuring a perfect flow of air at all
times between the fire pot and the bed of coals, thus reducing to a minimum
any fuel waste, and thus consuming the smoke and gases.
11 — Joints
are tight fitting. All castings are ground to fit perfectly before leaving our
Mounting Room. No grinding or filing castings on the job.
12 — Air Space
The air space is of ample capacity to insure perfect flow of air, causing
all air to be properly heated before entering the leader pipes.
13 — Casings
are double with l}^ inch full space between, insuring perfect insulation,
preventing the heat from being thrown off into the cellar.
Cast clamps riveted on the ends of casing make the casings absolutely
tight on the rings — a feature not to be overlooked.
14 — Base
Base and rings in one piece.
15 — Hot Water Attachments
For domestic purposes can be put into the Boomer Furnace at any time
after it is set up, by simply removing the small plate from the front at the
left of lower feed door, which covers the openings in the furnace for hot and
cold water pipes.
Page Twenty-Six
The Hess-Snyder Company
Massillon, Ohio
WARM AIR REGISTER
COLD AIR REGISTER
Trade Mark
BOOMER
Registered
THE BOOMER PIPELESS FURNACE
Numbers
Weight
Diameter
Fire Pot
Diameter
Casing
Height
Cased
Estimated
Heating
Capacity by
Circulation
Cubic Feet
Feed
Opening
130
131
142
153
1,100 lbs.
1,150 lbs.
1,450 lbs.
1,750 lbs.
21^. in.
24Min.
28 in.
31Hin.
40 in.
44 in.
50 in.
56 in.
70 or 64 in.
72 or 64 in.
72 or 64 in.
73 or 65 in.
12,000 to 15,000
15,000 to 21,000
21,000 to 33,000
33,000 to 50.000
13x18 in.
13x18 in.
13x18 in.
13x18 in.
Actual capacities cannot be acciiratel}^ given owing to the varied conditions under
which a furnace may be installed.
Feed openings 13x18 inches. Just the thing for wood or large chunks of coal.
Any Boomer Furnace can be installed as a pipeless furnace same as above.
Page Twenty-Seven
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
— Pipeless —
The illustration on page 27 clearly and fully illustrates the manner in
which the BOOMER PIPELESS FURNACE is set up in the basement of
any building.
You will note that the warm air is taken immediately ofF of the top of
the turn ace, and discharged into the room above through the large gal-
vanized iron pipe and register. The air that is intended to pass over the
furnace to become heat, is supplied through the cold air register, and the
large galvanized iron pipe attached to the bottom of the furnace casing —
as shown in the picture — by this method there is no danger whatever of
the cold air shaft becoming heated so that circulation is retarded — as is
done when the cold air is taken down between the inside and the outside
casing of the furnace. The BOOMER method provides absolutely perfect
air circulation, which is positively necessary with any perfectly working
furnace. You may rest assured that the slight difference in cost will be fully
returned to you before one-half of the first winter's use of the BOOMER,
in the saving of fuel — besides, you will have a much longer lived furnace.
You will also note that the galvanized iron casing enclosing the furnace,
is double, so as to prevent the radiation of heat into the cellar, and where
heat in such cases would be objectionable.
Durmg the past tew years there has been an mcreasuig demand, \n
some localities, tor what is known as the pipeless warm air furnace, and we
have never had any faith in the method employed by some manufacturers
of installing this S3'stem of heating.
It has always been our aim to furnish our agents with such furnaces as
will enable them to meet all legitimate competition, and this is our object
in ofFering you the BOOMER PIPELESS FURNACE, as shown by the
accompanying cut.
If you know anything at all about circulation of air, you \vill know
that it is impossible to have any furnace discharge its MAXIMUM amount
of heat, when the cold air must travel down between the inside casing and
the outside casing of the furnace — the reason for this being that the higher
the temperature of the furnace, the more the circulation of air between
the inside and outside casing is retarded; and the smaller the amount of
cold air that can pass between the casings, the less the amount of heated
air you will have to heat the building.
Page Twenty-Eight
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
In the BOOMER PIPELESS FURNACE, we have overcome this
objection by providing a separate cold air shaft, as shown in the illustration,
and by this method circulation is not retarded in the least, nor does it in-
terfere with the furnace from in any wa}^ discharging its MAXIMUM
amount of heat — this is both logical and scientific^ — and we are prepared
to prove it if necessary or desirable. If you desire, the cold air may be
taken from two pipes and registers instead of one as shown in cut, or from
the cellar and enter the furnace through an opening to be made in the
bottom of the furnace casing — -by so doing, you can save the cost of a cold
air shaft and register face, although w^e do not recommend the cold air be
taken from this source.
The coM air register may be placed wherever most desirable, at any dis-
tance from the furnace.
We are interested in every dealer selling BOOMER FURNACES,
therefore, we are very cautious when it comes to urging him to sell any
furnace we make that we have the slightest idea may be short-lived, and
ultimately cause the dealer to lose the confidence of his customers.
The successful business man is the one who enjoys the confidence of
the people with whom he is transacting business; therefore, you should not
fall for every new fad that is constantly being brought to your attention.
If you have any customers who are desirous of installing a heating
system without the use of warm air pipes in the cellar, we unhesitatingly
recommend and offer to you the BOOMER.
Page Twenty- Nine
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mas si/Ion, Ohio
The Boomer Gas Furnace
For Natural Gas Only
WARM
AIR
;t:"--V-^i^: CHECK
DETAILED INFORMATION
Number
No. of
Tubes
No. of
Burners
Diameter
Casing
Height
Cased
Estimated
Heating Capacity
Bv Circulation
Cubic Feet
035
7
3
3S in.
68 in.
15,000 to 25,000
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under
which a furnace may he installed.
Notice well its wonderful construction, all the flame coming directly in contact with
radiating surface, and air of oxygen fed directly to flame, producing an intense heat with
small gas consumption.
For description, see page 32.
Special Notice
This furnace is made also with refined iron casing making it a suitable heater to be set
directly in the room to be heated. Just the thing for store rooms, schools and churches.
Rules for Laying Out Heating System, page 4.
Page Thirty
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mas sill 071, Ohio
Boomer Gas Furnace
For Natviral Gas
iWARMAIR
<4 CHECtf
Nos.
Diameter
Cased
Height
Cased
No. of
Burners
No. of
Tubes
Estimated
HeatiuR Capacity
By Circulation
Cold Air
Capacity
03
05
24 in.
32 m.
60 ill.
60 in.
1
2
2
5
2 to .? rooms
4,000 to 6,000 cubic ft.
4 to 6 rooms
8.000 to 14.000 cubic feet
250
sq. in.
400
sq. in.
With double casing. ^2.00 net, extra.
Actual capacities cannot be accurately given, owing to the varied conditions under
which a furnace may be installed.
Notice Well Its Wonderful Construction
Made of No. 22 gauge cold rolled steel, galvanized iron casing, cast iron burner and
front. All flame comes directly in contact with main heating drum, thence into two diving
flues; from these flues at bottom into horseshoe radiator, then up into center flue and out
to chimney.
Notice well the green and copper color gas flame produced. Burning up all steam
(oxygen and hydrogen) by a secondary air blast, instead of sending these elements into the
rooms where condensation takes place on windows or any cold surtace.
More heat, less gas and no steam. Could anything be more desirable?
For description, see page 32.
Page Thirty-One
The Hess-Snyder Company Massillon, Ohio
Description of Boomer Gas Furnaces
No. 035 Furnace is built of the very best grade of extra heavy material throughout, on thoroughty scien-
tific principles. The cast iron parts are the upper and lower heads, diaphragm, pipe socket and collar, three
burner sockets and fronts, heavy steel forming the seven tubes and the outer body. In the No. 035 BOOMER
Gas Furnace, there are seven (7) steel tubes that pass up through the center of the furnace, and the fire from
the burning of gas in the gas burners, comes in contact with the outside of these tubes; the air to be heated
passes through the inside of these steel tubes. There are division plates in the furnace to compel the fire to
travel around the furnace three (3) times, before it can reach the smoke pipe exit. The furnace is connected
with the chimney with a smoke pipe that carries off all the fumes resulting from the burning of gas. The cold
air that passes up through the inside of the steel tubes, is conveyed into the casing which encases or surrounds
the furnace, and is then transmitted through warm air pipes, to the registers located in the difterent rooms
to he heated. NO AIR PASSES INTO THE ROOM THAT COMES IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH
THE FIRE, as this air is heated by radiation. The warm air pipes are connected to the top of the furnace. The
cold air to supply the furnace, may be taken either from, the inside of the building, from the main hall, or from
the outside, whichever is preferable. This construction enables us to gain the greatest amount of radiating
surface, while the diaphragm compels the fire to make a circuit of the radiator, keeping the products of com-
bustion in the furnace long enough to extract the heat before reaching the chimney. The entire furnace rests
on legs made suitable to stand over a cold air pit or not, as desired.
A matter of the greatest importance in the purchase of a gas furnace, is the selection of one so constructed
that it can be connected to a chimney, so that gas fumes cannot escape into the house.
It is absolutely impossible to burn gas healthfully without a proper flue connection, which should be
open at all times to allow gas fumes to escape.
Burners
The burner in the Boomer Gas Furnace is constructed especially for our furnace, and is made here in our
own factory with the greatest care to attain the best possible results. The perfect construction of this burner,
together with the flue connection, will keep the rooms supplied with pure, fresh, warm air at all times.
Cost of Fuel
Our experience has proven that the cnst uf" ^:is at 40c per thousand, will compare favorably with the cost
of the best grade of soft coal at i^S.SO pti idi!. ( )iii t-xperience has also proven that it costs less to heat a house
with a Boomer C.ts I'lirouce, than to use a gas burner in a coal furnace.
The Boouiei CJ.is 1 urnace is so constructed that it can be set up beside a coal furnace, and connected
into it in such a manner that the hot air pipes already in the house, can be used. By this method of installation,
either coal or gas may be used, as desired.
Cold air may be supplied to the Boomer Gas Furnace in the same manner as it is to the Boomer coal
furnace. By reference to cuts on pages 30 and 31, it will be seen that cold air enters at the bottom into casing,
passing over every part of the heater, through the tubes in main drum, and out at the top into the rooms in a
thoroughly heated condition.
Directions for Operating
Always connect pii)e to chimney as shown in cut, with damper in lower end of tee joint. By regulating
this damper to suit draft in chimney, perfect combustion of gas and air may be obtained.
To start fire open small door in burner front, light the pilot light, close small door, turn gas on strong
enough to envelop the burner, then turn on gas burner. After burner is lighted, shut off pilot light. After first
burner is in operation, light the second or third burners by simply turning on the gas leading to them.
Houses of from two to three rooms can be thoroughly heated with No. 03 size by using two 10-inch pipes,
two 10x12 registers, one in hall and one in a living room.
The No, 05 size can he used to heat a house from four to six rooms, every room of which is connected to
the furnace.
Churches, store rooms, oflices, etc., can be heated \\\t\\ one register only, or the heater can be set in the
rocm to be heated, similar to a stove, furnace having open top instead of regular casing hood.
To heat a large house entirely with Boomer gas furnaces, we recommend the use of our No. 035 size,
which has three distinct burners. See heating capacity under illustrations.
Page Thirty-Two
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mass illon, Ohio
Our Method of Piping to Special Side Wall and Floor
Registers, and the Boomer Regulator Connected
to Check and Draft Doors
iiiiii'iiriiiriiiiiii
Always coniitct side wall pipe to cellar pipe with a shoe and a four- piece elbow, as shown in the cut.
Every warm air pipe should have a damper close to the furnace.
Warrii air pipes and smoke pipes should pitch upward, after leaving furnace, as much as possible.
The best furnace pipe tin is not any too good.
Double seam furnace pipes; never use solder.
We manufacture special side wall registers and cold air faces. In fact, everything to complete a system
• arm air heating. , ^ . ,- i i c •
We have made it a study for years and never lose sight of quality tor the sake o\ price. , . ...
You can trust us to plan or install a Boomer furnace a'nywhere. and have the assurance that it wdl work
to perfection.
We need your co-operation Write us today.
Page Thirty-Three
of
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mass ill on, Ohio
The Cost of a Furnace
VERANDA.
FIRST STORY
SECOND STORY
Valuable to Those at a Distance Wanting Estimates on
Furnace Work. Heating by Circulation
Make rough sketches of the floor plans of your bulldingj giving sizes and heights of
rooms to be heated, points of compass, location and size of chimneys, doors, windows, etc.
State whether cold air is to be taken from the inside or outside of building; whether above
or underneath the cellar bottom. Give height of cellar to bottom of joist. State if any
girders are lower than the joist and will interfere with the running pipes. Is the cellar
bottom wet or dry? How deep is the drain. ^ Locate the registers in the different rooms,
where 3'^ou would like to have them, keeping in view that the closer to the furnace they
are the better they will hear, regardless of where they are located in the rooms. Give us
an idea as to the exposure of the building; of what material it is constructed, and in your
estimation whether the house would be easy to warm or not. For churches, note location
of aisles and pulpits. Upon receipt of the foregoing information, a correct estimate on
heating and vcntdating can be given.
F*age Thirty- Four
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mass illo n , Ohio
Foundation Plan and Sizes, Showing How to
Start Foundation for Cold Air Pit
COLD AIR
DUCT
'/
FRONT
Measurements to be taken between the marks.
Inside
Width
Size
Distance
Height Between
Numbers
Diameter
of
of
Between Pier
Foundation and
of Pit
Headers
Pier
and Back of Fit
Joist No Less Than
71 and 071
40 inches
32 inches
8x 8
10 inches
82 and 72 inches
72 and 072
46 inches
34 inches
8x 8
12 inches
82 and 72 inches
73 and 073
52 inches
38 inches
8x12
13 inches
82 and 72 inches
600 and 60
60 inches
44 inches
8x12
15 inches
87 and 77 inches
600 Low and 60 Low
60 inches
44 inches
8x12
15 inches
80 and 77 inches
350 and 0350
38 inches
28 inches
8x 8
9 inches
82 and 72 inches
381, 0381
"39 inches
32 inches
8x 8
10 inches
82 and 72 inches
442, 0442
45 inches
34 inches
8x 8
12 inches
82 and 72 inches
503, 0503
51 inches
38 inches
8x12
13 inches
82 and 72 inches
130 and 220
39 inches
28 inches
8x 8
13 inches
82 inches
131 and 251
43 inches
32 inches
8x 8
14 inches
82 inches
142 and 292
49 inches
34 inches
8x 8
16 inches
82 inches
153 and ZZ^
56 inches
38 inches
8x12
18 inches
84 inches
035
35 inches
72 inches
The above heights are correct for regular height casings and an allowance of 6 inches
between furnace and joist.
If possible, 9 inches between furnace and joist would be better; the pipes having more
elevation will discharge heat freely.
Page Thirty-Five
The Hess-Snyder Company
Massillon, Ohio
Hot Water Coils for Boomer Furnaces
Made of p^-inch Galvanized Pipe
THE COIL as illustrated does not come in contact with the fire direct, but is heated
by conduction through inside shell of return Hue radiator and is suitable for the following
furnaces:
No. 350, 381, 442, 1381, 1442, 0350 and 0442, list price )56-00.
Nos. 503, 60, 1503, 600, 0503 and 60 Low, list price )57,00.
For the following furnaces, water coils come in direct contact with the fire; holes for
pipes through main front are indicated, and coils can be placed in furnace at any time
without removing the casing:
Nos. 71, 72, 7?>, 74, 071, 072, 073, 191, 193, 195, 31S, 320, 322 and 324, list price ^2.00.
Nos. 130, 131, 142, 153, 220. 251, l')l and 333, list price ^4.00.
See cuts on pages 10, 18, 19, 21 and 22, indicating where coils enter furnace through
main front.
To Insert Water Coil
In the front of the furnace, to the left of the feed door, there are two small depres-
sions — use a small punch to punch through the casting, and insert the coil.
Natural Gas Burners for Boomer Furnaces
To take the place of upper fire pot, enabling the
operator to use gas and coal at the same time.
For No. 131 Boomer, list price as shown 319.00
For No. 142 Boomer, list price as shown 21.00
For No. 251 Boomer, list price as shown 19.00
For No. 292 Boomer, list price as shown 21.00
The removal of the upper fire pot, admits a circular burner to be used for natural gas,
allowing coal and natural gas to be used at the same time. This feature will be readily
appreciated b^"^ persons living in the gas belt who are annoyed by a shortage of gas. At
such times they can use the lower part of furnace for coal, and at the same time derive
all the benefit possible from the gas. Natural gas burner in halves to set on coal grate can
also be iurmslied.
Page Thirty-Six
The Hess-Snyder Company
Mas sill on, Ohio
Chimneys
No furnace made will do good work attached to a poor chimney. A good chimney
should start on the cellar bottom and be built perfectly straight, up above the highest
point of the house. A separate flue, size 8 in. by 12 in. inside, should be provided for the
furnace with no other openings entering said flue excepting the one for the furnace. If the
chimney has an offset in it, see to it that the opening is not partially closed up with mortar
and broken brick.
Any chimney flue lined with terra-cotta lining is w^orth much more than the extra
cost. The smoke pipe from furnace to chimney should have as much pitch as possible.
An ample flue and a good draft are absolutely essential. In the construction of a
new building, these can readily be secured, and this is a matter which should always have
careful attention.
In every case, before setting a furnace, see that the flue is clear and without any
obstruction. The flue to be used for the furnace should be independent, and must not be
used for any other purpose.
Every furnace has a collar to which the smoke pipe must be attached. This collar
indicates the size smoke pipe that should be used for that furnace. Be sure that the smoke
pipe is tightly connected with the furnace, and also with the flue, and never allow any part
of it to be lower than where it leaves the furnace.
Location of Furnace
The proper location of a furnace, as well as the size and distribution of the warm air
pipes from the furnace, is one of the most important points pertaining to the successful
operation.
In residences where several rooms are to be heated, the furnace should be placed as
near the center of all the rooms to be heated as possible.
The registers should be placed in the rooms as near as possible to the furnace, so that
the pipes running from the furnace to the register may be short, which will give them more
elevation, and assure a better and easier flow of warm air.
Capacities of Pipes and Registers
Round Pipes
Diameter
Area in
Diameter
Area in
Diameter
Area in
of Pipe
Square Inches
of Pipe
16 inches
Square Inches
201
of I*ipe
Square Inches
8 inches
50 ■
26 inches
531
9 inches
63
18 inches
254
28 inches
616
10 inches
7^
20 inches
314
30 inches
707
1 2 inches
113
22 inches
380
36 inches
1017
14 inches
154
24 inches
452
46 inches
1661
Registers and Warm and Gold Air Faces
Size of
Capacity in
Size of
Capacity in
Size of
Capacity
Opening
Square Inches
Openinf;
Square Inches
Opening
Square Inches
8x10
59
16x20
US
24x30 .
504
9x12
79
18x21
277
24x36
604
10x12
88
16x28
330
27x27
510
10x14
103
16x32
376
27x38
718
12x14
125
18x36
475
28x28
565
12x15
n2
20x24
350
28x32
650
14x16
165
22x26
' 420
30x30
630
14x20
217
24x27
453
30x36
755
12x30
260
21x29
426
30x42
.^0x4 8
880
1000
Round Registers
Size of
Opening
Capacity in
Square Inches
Size of
Opening
Capacity in
Square Inches
Size of
Opening
Capacity in
Square Inches
8 inches
9 inches
10 inches
12 inches
42
52
75
14 inches
16 inches
18 inches
20 inches
103
134
169
20^
24 inches
30 inches
36 inches
48 inches
300
471
679
1205
Page Thirty-Seven
The Hess^Snyder Company
' Massillon, Ohio
Dimensions of Portable Casings
Diameter of Smoke Pipe and height to bottom of smoke pipe socket
OUTSIDE CASING
INSIDE CASING
u
GALVANIZED
BLACK
tj
1*
-
^
^
^_
_c
c
c
c
1
o
^
t, ~ °
'5
•^^J
.-3 ^
X
ij
1-
a. V
—•5
u
if
i
V
'v
'Z
X.
X
X
191
25 54
2334
24
46
30
43
8
4U2
193
25 M
233.4
24
52
28
W
9
401^2
195
2534
2334
24
56
28
52
9
40 »^
318
29 3^
22
20
40
24
15
S7
8
43 IX
320
29 M
22
22
44
24
15
41
8
43 14
322
29 M
22
22
48
24
15
45
8
43 14
324
29 3^
22
?2
52
24
15
49
9
4214
71
29%
2334
Is
40
24
18
37
8
45
71
29 H
2334
18
46
24
18
43
^'■1
453,
73
2934
2334
18
52
24
18
49
9>2
45 5^8
350
2934
2334
18
38
24
IS
35
8
45 H
381
2934
2534
18
40
24
18
37
8
45
442
2934
2334
18
46
24
18
43
SUi
453,8
503
2934
2334
18
52
24
18
49
9U
45 5'^
60
2934
2734
- 24
60
26
20
57
91.
46
600
30
30
18
60
26
22
57
9J2
5154
130
29 H
14
26
40
24
16
n
8
49 f4
131
2934
14
26
44
24
16
41
8 1 -^
48 34
142
29^1.
1434
2S
50
24
16
47
9\l
493s
153
2934^
14',
28
56
20
20
53
9 ' 2
49
220
2934
16^'s
20
40
24
16
37
S>2
5034
251
:>c)3^
16 's
20
44
24
20
41
8>2
51
292
• 2934
1734
24
50
24
20
47
91^2
5334
333
: 293^
IS'4
24
56
24
20
33
9>2
54
071
i 2934
1734
18
40
24
12
37
■ 8
39
072
• 2934
1734
18
46
24
12
43
8H
3933
073
, 293;!
1734
18
52
24
12
49
9U,
395^
0350
i 2934
1734
18
38
24
12
35
8
39 H
0381
2934
1734
18
40
24
12
.37
8
39
0442
2934
- 1734
18
46
24
12
43
8I2
39^1
0503
2934
1734
18
52
24
12
49
9>2
39^
60 Low .
29 3|
20
18
60
26
14
57 ■
932
40
600 Low-
30 "i: .:
23
18
60
26
•15 1 2
57
9k>
43
Gas 035
! 30
20
15
35
24
15
32
6
44
Gas 05
; 30
30
32
6
46 Ji .
Gas 03
■ 30
30
24
5
44
Note — By referring to foregoing table, note that the upper joint of outside casing receives hot air pipes.
If hot air pipes larger in diameter than the height of this upper joint are to be used, state the diameter of
largest hot air pipe, and upper joint of casing will be sent correspondingly higher.
Portable casings are made double, with an air space of 1 U inches between them. This space is unob-
structed from bottom to top, allowing a steady, unbroken Row of cold air to pass between the casings, hence
discharging less heat into the cellar. Galvanized iron is used for the outside casing, and black iron for the
inside casing. The top or cover of casing is galvanized iron with two-inch sand rim, which prevents heat from
striking the joist. The casing is drawn tight to front by means of cast iron clamps and machine bolts, making
it possible to have it fit absolutely tight on casing rings by drawing up the bolts. A distinct feature of this
casing is that in five minutes it can be made from one to ten inches lower, to suit cellars of different
heights, by simply cutting the required amount off of top of W. A, stub section.
Page Thirty-Eight
The Hess-Snyder Company ,
Massilhn, Ohio
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Gold Air Face
Semi-Steel Floor Register
Semi-Steel Floor Registers
8xlU
8xU
yxi2
10x12
10x14
12x14
12x15
14x16
16x20
18x21
20x24
24x27
27x27
30x30
Biack Japanned
J51.65
}i3.85
1.90
3.65
4.40
2.10
4.00
5.10
2.40
4.40
5.50
3.15
5.25
6.55
4.35
6.85
8.25
4.50
7.00
8.50
8.50
11.50
16.50
12.35
16.55
24.60
20.50
26.00
30.00
22.00
28.20
39.00
33.95
15.00
56.00
37.25
49.25
66.00
49.00
Oxidized Copper
65.00
Nickel Plated
or Brass Plated
85.00
Floor Borders
8x10
8x12
9x12
10x12
iUxl4
12x14
12x15
14x10
16x20
18x21
20x24
24x27
27x27
30x30
Black Japanned
$l.2S
$2.75
J53.90
1.50
3.25
4.40
1.65
5.S5
5.00
1.75
3.75
5.35
2.20
4.30
6.00
2.80
5.35
7.35
2.90
5.40
7.60
4.30
7,30
11.00
6.10
10.30
14.00
7.75
13.25
18.00
8.60
14.80
>1.70
14.00
25.00
29.00
17.00
28.00
34.00
21.50
Oxidized Copper
34.00
Nickel Plated
or Brass Plated
11.00
Cold Air Faces
I 8x10
9x12
10x12
10x14
12x14
12x15
12x30
14x16
14x20
16x20
16x28
16x32
18x21
18x36
20x24
Black
Japanned
Oxidized
Copper
$1.10
S2.60
(53.30
1.45
3.35
4.45
1.70
3.70
4.80
2.20
4.30
5.60
2.80
5.35
6.75
2.90
5.40
6.90
8.20
14.20
18.00
4,30
7.30
11.00
4.80
8.50
13.00
6.10
10.30
16.00
10.00
16.20
22.75
13.10
20.35
27.50
7.75
13.25
19.00
17.25
28.10
36.00
8.60
14.80
Nickel Plated
or
Brass Plated
25.50
21x29
22x26
22x42
24x24
24x2/
24x30
24x36
24x45
27x27
28x28
28x32
30x30
30x36
30x42
30x48
Black
Japanned
11.60
22.20
34.00
13.10
23.00
32.00
27.00
43.00
53.50
12.00
22.00
32.50
14.00
25.00
37.00
17.25
29.25
41.50
22.00
37.50
50.30
28.50
50.50
63.00
17.00
29.00
44.50
19.00
32.50
49.00
24.50
39.50
55.00
21.50
37.00
56.00
28.50
51.00
70.00
33.00
57,50
87.00
39.00
Oxidized
Copper
68.00
Nickel Plated
or
Brass Plated
94.00
Square Convex Wall Register
Ceiling Faces, Aluminum
Bronzed
8x10
8x12
9x12
10x12,
12x15
8x10
9x12
10x12
12x15
Black Japanned
Oxidized Copper
^2.40
33.90
35.10
2.70
4.45
5.75
3.00
4.90
6.60
3.75
5.75
7.60
7.50
10.00
13.00
1.10
1.45
1.70
2.90
Nickel Plated
or Brass Plated
Heavy Round Gratings.
Borders for Heavy Round Gratings
Black Japanned
30 in.
21.50
36 in.
35.00
48 in.
60.00
30 in.
21.50
36 in.
29.50
48 in.
45.00
Page Thirty-Nine
The Hess-Snyder Company
MassiUon, Ohio
Boomer Cannon Stove
..V^j?3
For School Room, Store Room, Factory, Garage, Etc., it is the
Heaviest, Strongest and Most Durable Cannon Stove Made
The design of the fire pot for the BOOMER CANNON was originated by us, giving
the greatest thickness where the fire is hottest; all others of similar design are imitations.
This stove is so constructed that a sheet iron drum may be attached, and thus in-
crease the heating capacity of the stove.
It is not a direct draft stove, as it contains a smoke plate in top of upper fire pot. It
has a large flat top, with lid in same. Good joints. Large ited door. Large high ash pan.
Shaking and dumping grate in halves. This grate is highly recommended by all users.
As shown by phantom cut can furnish double jackets or casings and attachments,
viz: No. 4 with ^S in. casing, No. 5 with 38 in. casing. No. 6 with 40 in. casing.
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No, 5 No. 6
Height 413^ in. 44 in. 46 in. 48 in. 50 in. 50 in.
Fire Pot Top Diameter. 14 in. 16 18 20 , 22 24^
Fire Pot Bottom Dia. ._ 10 12>^ 143^^ 1634 1834 20^
Grate Diameter 8 10 12 1334 IS]4 \7}4
Feed Door Opening 7xS 8x81^ 9x9 10x10 10x103^ lOxlOJ^
Ash Door Opening 534x11 534x13 6x15 6x17 6^x19 634x21
Weight of Stove 182 lbs. 240 lbs. ' 300 lbs. 385 lbs. 525 lbs. 575 lbs.
Outside Circumference
of Pipe Collar 203^ in. • 2034 in, 22 in. 223^ in. 24 in. 25 in.
Prices quoted upon application.
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